- out of the right or proper course, order, or condition; improperly; wrongly; astray: Did I speak amiss?
- improper; wrong; faulty: I think something is amiss in your calculations.
- to be offended at or resentful of (something not meant to cause offense or resentment); misunderstand: I couldn't think of a way to present my view so that no one would take it amiss.
- in an incorrect, inappropriate, or defective manner
- to be annoyed or offended by something
- wrong, incorrect, or faulty